This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ B
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SAHIB as a word: (historical) A term of respect for a white European or other man of rank in colonial India; Alternative letter-case form of sahib. [(historical) A term of respect for a white European or other man of rank in colonial India.].
SAHIB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 7, 2026.
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